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After 100 years of confusion, Mexico's highest court is finally resolving which state 23,000 residents actually live in. Communities have adapted by sharing resources across state lines in surprisingly creative ways.
Former Supreme Court Justice Abhay Oka says democracy dies without dissent, calling for stronger tolerance of criticism and artistic expression. His remarks at a Mumbai youth awards ceremony challenge courts and citizens to protect constitutional freedoms.
Mexico's Supreme Court ruled that Indigenous Maya communities have exclusive rights to their cultural heritage, blocking Xcaret theme park from using Maya imagery in marketing without proper consent. The decision marks a major victory for cultural sovereignty and sets a powerful precedent for Indigenous rights across Latin America.
A federal settlement permanently blocks government agencies from pressuring social media companies to censor protected speech. The case, praised by three Supreme Court justices as one of the most important free speech cases in years, revealed one of the largest government censorship efforts in U.S. history.
Japan's Supreme Court will issue a unified ruling on whether banning same-sex marriage violates the constitution, bringing the country closer to a historic decision. Five lower courts have already found the current legal provisions unconstitutional.
India's Supreme Court just ordered the armed forces to grant permanent commission and full pensions to women officers who were systematically denied equal treatment for decades. The ruling corrects years of biased evaluations that kept qualified women from the same career opportunities as their male counterparts.
India's Supreme Court just ruled that thousands of women military officers were unfairly judged for promotions because their performance reviews were written when they had no chance at full careers. The court ordered full pensions and permanent commissions for those affected.
India's Supreme Court just directed the government to create a compensation system for families affected by rare COVID vaccine side effects, without forcing them to prove negligence in court. The landmark ruling recognizes the state's duty to support citizens harmed during its own public health campaigns.
After battling bureaucracy for 14 years, a discharged Indian serviceman finally won his rightful disability pension when the country's high court ruled government circulars can't override Supreme Court decisions. The victory opens doors for thousands of veterans denied similar benefits.
The Supreme Court has settled a years-long debate about AI-generated art, ruling that copyright protection requires human creators. The decision brings clarity to artists and the creative community about ownership in the age of artificial intelligence.
After the Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs, hundreds of companies are suing to recover their money. But Cards Against Humanity is doing something different: giving refunds directly to customers who actually paid the higher prices.
Six Supreme Court justices traveled 560 miles to bring justice directly to a remote Indigenous community in Chiapas. The historic visit resulted in a landmark win for a village that had been fighting for self-rule for years.
Israel's Supreme Court froze a government ban that would have stopped 37 humanitarian organizations from working in Gaza and the West Bank. The groups, including Doctors Without Borders and Oxfam, can continue delivering life-saving assistance while the court considers a final ruling.
FedEx is pledging to return every dollar of tariff refunds it receives to the customers who originally paid them. The company's commitment comes after the Supreme Court ruled certain Trump-era tariffs illegal, opening the door for over 1,000 companies to recoup costs.
The Supreme Court ruled Trump's emergency tariffs unlawful, and companies could see billions in refunds. While the path forward may take time, importers are likely to get their money back.
The US Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping tariff policy, proving America's highest court remains independent despite widespread concerns about institutional pressures. Six justices, including three Trump appointees, ruled the tariffs illegal in a decision that surprised many observers.
In a major legal victory for American businesses, the Supreme Court ruled that most of President Trump's tariffs were illegally imposed, paving the way for over $175 billion in refunds to companies. The decision marks a significant win for small businesses and importers who have been fighting these trade policies for years.
The US Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping global tariffs, restoring congressional authority over trade policy and bringing relief to businesses and international trading partners. The 6-3 decision marks a major win for constitutional checks and balances.
A 93-year-old farmer from Punjab's Sangrur district won a landmark Supreme Court battle against Shree Cement and the state government, protecting his land and community from illegal industrial expansion. The ruling sets a powerful precedent for environmental protection and proper land use planning across India.
A farmer from Punjab spent years fighting a cement company and won, protecting his village from pollution. India's highest court sided with him, proving one person can stand up to powerful interests and win.
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